2-Ketoglutaricacid,magnesiumsalt CAS 42083-41-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42083-41-0
Molecular FormulaC5H4O5
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Ketoglutaricacid,magnesiumsalt CAS 42083-41-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Ketoglutaricacid,magnesiumsalt is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2-Ketoglutaricacid,magnesiumsalt (CAS 42083-41-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H4O5Mg, MW 168.39 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C5H4O5Mg, 2-Ketoglutaricacid,magnesiumsalt contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 168.39 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Ketoglutaricacid,magnesiumsalt meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H4O5 Mg
Molecular Weight168.39 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969

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